Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner

After Argentina players displayed a banner asserting a claim to the Falkland Islands following Thursday's World Cup semi-final victory over England, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed a Fifa investigation, per Downing Street. Business secretary Peter Kyle called for a thorough examination of any potential rule violations. A government spokesperson reaffirmed that the islands belong to the United Kingdom.

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